A 37-year-old brown-and-white Welsh pony named Sammie—who weighs 700 pounds and stands 4 feet 3 inches tall—broke free from his Shelby home last Wednesday, July … Read more

The McDowell Nature Center will celebrate its 25th anniversary on July 17, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., with several fun activities for the entire family. … Read more

In the coming decade, it won’t be enough to teach kids how to read and write. If they’re not financially literate, they’ll be lost. That’s … Read more

CMS will hold two summer commencement ceremonies for graduates on Tuesday, Aug. 3. The ceremonies will be held at Bojangles’ Coliseum (2700 E. Independence Blvd.) … Read more

The School Nurse Association of North Carolina (SNANC) has joined the Voices of Meningitis campaign to urge parents to vaccinate preteens and teens in Charlotte … Read more

The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department invites active retirees, empty nesters and boomers to sign-up now for “Summer Leisure and Learn 2010.” Classes are … Read more

Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Inc., America’s largest franchise network of custom homebuilders, has officially confirmed its move into North Carolina with the announcement of its first … Read more

The Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services (DSS) will be making changes to its existing transportation service for senior citizens (60 years and older) and … Read more

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation invites parents with children interested in playing soccer (ages 4-6, 7-8 & 9-10) or flag football (ages 4-6, & 7, … Read more

Rock Hill, SC – The 2nd Annual Miles For Marines is a fun filled family event that includes a 15K (Crucible) and 5K (Double-Time) trail … Read more